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455. How Meritocracy Has Become the New Aristocracy feat. Daniel Markovits

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

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The Paradox of Status and Income in Academia

This chapter explores the complex interplay between status and income in academia, highlighting how recognition often outweighs financial rewards. It examines the growing disparities in academic status exacerbated by technological advancements and questions the future implications of these dynamics in an increasingly unequal society. The discussion also delves into the societal impact of positional externalities and the mechanisms that perpetuate wealth inequality.

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